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Recovering readily from illness
Synonyms-Buoyant, Supple
Sentence-My brother is always resilient. |
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The place to which a person or thing travels
Synonyms-Terminal, Station
Sentence-Crystal had to reach her destination in 5 minutes. |
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Distant physically or emotionally
Synonyms-Detached, Distant
Sentence-Cassie was aloof, while the rest of the class gave their attention to the teacher. |
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The owner of a business establishment
Synonyms-Possesor, Owner
Sentence-The proprietor of Microsoft is Bill Gates. |
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An agreement
Synonyms-Deal, Agreement
Sentence-I made a pact with my brother to never argue again. |
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Cause to be bitter or resentful
Synonyms-Irriate, Annoy
Sentence-Ria embittered her friends in math class. |
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An evil, unlawful, plan formulated in secret by two or more persons
Synonyms-Plot, Scheme
Sentence-There was a conspiracy in the book The Mark of Athena. |
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Having or showing little or no interest in anything
Synonyms-Dull, Sluggish
Sentence-I am not listless talking about videogames. |
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Showing good judgement in your manners and speech
Synonyms-Attentive, Considerate
Sentence-Rachel was very discreet when the guests came over for dinner. |
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Absorbed;having full attention on something or someone
Synonyms-Absent, Abstracted
Sentence-Most of our classmates were engrossed when they were supposed to pay attention in class. |
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To understand, To gauge
Synonyms-Comprehend, Penetrate
Sentence-It is very difficult to fathom a close friend of mine. |
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Sounds coming from the throat
Synonyms-Growling, Grating
Sentence-There was a guttural noise coming from my mouth when I had a cold. |
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Put in a bad mood about something or someone
Synonyms-Unhappy, critical
Sentence-Amy was disgruntled at everybody she saw because of her rough childhood. |
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To ruin the appearance of something or someone
Synonyms-Deform, Distort
Sentence-My brother disfigured the lego set I got for Christmas. |
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To act as if someone is better
Synonyms-Advise, Benefit
Sentence-Avery patronizes everybody she sees because she doesn't want anybody to be in a bad mood. |
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Unable to gain access to something
Synonyms-Unavaible, Invalid
Sentence-The girl's bank account was inaccessible. |
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Feeling as if YOU are better than someone else
Synonyms-Arrogant, Snobbish
Sentence-I was haughty about how I got a 100% on my test. |
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Refusing to obey rules or laws of authority
Synonyms-Aggressive, Insolent
Sentence-Jenny was defiant to the teacher's rules. |
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Unclear
Synonyms-Opaque, Hazy
Sentence-The vase was vague. |
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Having little concern for something serious or important
Synonyms-Cheeky, Playful
Sentence-Lucy was being flippant while the rest of us focused on our work. |
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